Rosewood and the legend of the Unicorn

Chapter 21- The Untold legend

She may be killed
But she can't live in a world where she knows everything they're living for is a lie...

Everyone has to know the truth,

"Ariana, we're here..."

She uncurls out of her cradled position, scrambling around in the grass as she attempts
to wake herself up.
"Where are we?"
"Are you kidding me Ari? This is just - this is crazy - incredible! - terrifying."
"What are you talking about Ashton? We're just standing in an empty field."
"Ariana were not just standing in any field. We're standing in the field. The field of Roses. The origin of all living souls of Rosewood!"
Ariana looks at him blankly, but eventually it sinks in, and she realises that they have literally fallen into the legend of Rosewood.

Ariana speedily rushes towards Ashton, and looks him straight in the eyes. "You mean it's worked?"
"Yes Ari, you were right! The Rose does lead us to the legend, we are here, right now."
"Great, then we can find out the truth of what really happened!"
"You can't just assume that Ridge would do something as terrible as alter our most historic legend."
"I'm not assuming Ashton. Something's not right about it. And we can finally find out what that is."

They both wait patiently, sat amongst the sea of Roses.
Ashton looks as if he's sitting at a concert waiting to meet his favourite band, but Ariana can't help but feel a little nauseous.

Eventually, the silence is broken. And a screaming, pregnant women reveals herself into the bed of Roses.
"This is it!" Ashton screams. "Quick we've got to hide"
"Ashton were invisible this is just a memory remember."
"Oh... right of course."

Nothing more is said. Nothing more is needed to be said.
They both watch intently, trying to see if anything doesn't match up to Rosewoods currently known legend.

In the legend it said that the girl was young, which she certainly was. She wore a bright red dress, and had her hair in two plaits that draped over her shoulders. She was no older than Ariana. So they could confirm that part was true, but what doesn't match up, is the fact she doesn't look as if she is dying. And she certainly didn't stroll merrily into the field. She was running, as if she was being chased by something.
"Ashton, she doesn't look as sick as the legend implies."
"Well, I mean, it could have been an invisible illness." Replies Ashton still trying to defend the legend they all know so well.
"And she doesn't look very peaceful, I think someone's been chasing her."
"I don't think-"
And Ashton is interrupted as a sweaty, anger-filled man launches himself around the corner and straight towards the women.

They both now stand face to face, having a conversation that they both desperately want to hear. But even Ariana's powers are compromised in this mythical environment. They both head closer towards them, analysing every word they say.
"I WILL NOT GET AN ABORTION AND YOU WILL NOT FORCE ME TO!" The young girl bellows, clenching hold of her stomach as if protecting her baby from the inside.
"YOU WILL DO WHAT I SAY! I AM YOUR BOYFRIEND AND YOU DO WHAT I TELL YOU TOO."
"NO! Not anymore..." Ashton and Ariana glare with jaws extended, as they listen to the conversation that was certainly deleted from Ridges history books.

Everything suddenly goes quiet, as the women stands up for herself.
That is until the man reaches into his pocket, and pulls out a small hand-held gun.
Neither of them say anything, but as he points the gun with trembling hands towards the innocent young girl, Ashton and Ariana jump back in fear. They have to remind themselves they're not actually there, but they can't help but cling to one another for safety.

And with no time to think at all, the trigger is pulled, and the bullet hits her right in the heart.
She goes tumbling down, absorbing herself amongst the bed of Roses.